“Kexin, you wouldn’t lie to Dad, would you?” Lin Yun looked at Lin Kexin earnestly.
“Mm.” Lin Kexin nodded.
“Alright, if you say there’s nothing, I won’t press further.” Lin Yun didn’t pursue the matter.
Perhaps there really was nothing to it? After all, Yuying had only mentioned it as hearsay.
Lin Yun also feared wrongly accusing his daughter. He cherished her deeply and couldn’t bear to let her feel wronged by her father.
If he truly misunderstood and accused her, Lin Yun would feel guilty for life!
So, without complete clarity, Lin Yun refrained from making any judgments.
“Dad, I just finished deducing an array, and now I need to go to Master Tu Fan’s. I’ll head off first.” Lin Kexin stood, her face brightening with a smile again.
“Go on, then.” Lin Yun nodded with a smile.
After Lin Kexin left, Lin Yun departed the Lin Residence, heading straight for the palace.
Palace, Heavenly God Hall.
“Disciple Lin Yun pays respects to Master.” Lin Yun bowed to Emperor Huoyun.
Before coming, Lin Yun had already informed Emperor Huoyun of his visit via communication bracelet.
“My disciple, what brings you here today?” Emperor Huoyun opened his eyes, looking at Lin Yun.
“I’ve reached the Third Eternal realm, so I’ve come to seek guidance on breaking through to the All Things realm,” Lin Yun said.
“Quite fast,” Emperor Huoyun couldn’t help but remark.
But he wasn’t particularly surprised. With Lin Yun’s ample resources, reaching the Third Eternal realm swiftly was almost a certainty.
Emperor Huoyun then stood, slowly walking down as he spoke, “Breaking from the Third Eternal realm to the All Things realm is a major threshold, requiring sufficient comprehension.”
“Comprehension?” Lin Yun murmured.
“Cultivation is both of body and mind. To reach a new realm, you need adequate comprehension. The All Things realm requires understanding the essence of all things. When your comprehension is sufficient, the breakthrough will come naturally,” Emperor Huoyun explained.
“It’s like that?” Lin Yun said, astonished.
“To reach the All Things realm, you can’t just bury yourself in cultivation. I suggest you set aside all utilitarian motives, travel the world, see it with a new perspective, and explore far and wide. You’ll gain diverse insights naturally. If you’re too focused on results, breaking through to the All Things realm will be difficult,” Emperor Huoyun said.
“I understand,” Lin Yun replied.
Such a major bottleneck had no fixed shortcut; it relied on oneself.
“You’re still young, so there’s no rush. I believe reaching the All Things realm is only a matter of time for you,” Emperor Huoyun said.
“Thank you for your kind words, Master,” Lin Yun replied with a smile.
Lin Yun knew that breaking such a bottleneck didn’t have a set timeframe. Some Eternal realm cultivators took thousands of years, others with sufficient insight and mental clarity could succeed much sooner, while some remained stuck, unable to break through.
“By the way, my disciple, how’s your swordsmanship progressing lately?” Emperor Huoyun asked.
“I’m currently at the tenth layer of the Shadow Sword Technique, but advancing further feels quite difficult,” Lin Yun said.
Lin Yun’s swordsmanship was already impressive. During the twenty years of enduring the Soul-Breaking Poison, he reached this level, and his recent progress had been significant, though there was a limit to how fast one could improve.
Continuing to elevate his swordsmanship now was indeed challenging.
His swordsmanship was already highly refined, making further advancement naturally arduous.
Some spent tens of thousands of years without reaching this level, as their potential capped there.
“Here’s what we’ll do: stay in the palace for a while, and I’ll personally help you improve your swordsmanship. Mastering the Shadow Sword Technique to this level in just a few decades shows your remarkable talent in swordsmanship. You have great potential, and I’m certain your current level isn’t your limit,” Emperor Huoyun said.
Lin Yun was taken aback. Was his master offering one-on-one swordsmanship training?
“Thank you, Master,” Lin Yun quickly agreed.
“Follow me,” Emperor Huoyun said, heading out of the hall.
Lin Yun hurriedly followed.
Undoubtedly, since Lin Yun entered the Eternal realm, Emperor Huoyun would guide him with even greater dedication.
Leaving the hall, Emperor Huoyun led Lin Yun to a vast, quiet clearing in the palace’s rear garden, free of outsiders.
“Lin Yun, I’ll first demonstrate swordsmanship, then we’ll spar. I’ll suppress my realm and face you with swordsmanship alone, letting you gain insights through combat and competition,” Emperor Huoyun said.
“Yes,” Lin Yun replied, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
Emperor Huoyun drew a treasured sword and began a display for Lin Yun.
He had demonstrated swordsmanship before, but this time, the techniques were far more advanced.
Back then, Lin Yun’s swordsmanship level wouldn’t have allowed him to grasp such sophisticated techniques.
Watching Emperor Huoyun’s sword dance, Lin Yun gradually became engrossed, lost in thought.
About half an hour later, Emperor Huoyun sheathed his sword.
Lin Yun snapped out of his reverie.
“So fast,” Lin Yun couldn’t help but exclaim.
The half-hour display felt like mere minutes.
Watching Emperor Huoyun’s swordplay was a delight, and Lin Yun noticed aspects he’d never considered, moments that sparked new understanding of how swordsmanship could be applied.
“You didn’t get enough, it seems. I’ll perform it again.”
With that, Emperor Huoyun began another sword dance, and Lin Yun watched intently.
Half an hour later, Emperor Huoyun concluded.
“Now, my disciple, let’s begin sparring. Attack me with all you’ve got, and learn through real combat,” Emperor Huoyun said.
“Master, I won’t hold back.”
Lin Yun drew his Silver Peak Sword and charged at Emperor Huoyun.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A fierce clash erupted instantly.
Facing the formidable Emperor Huoyun formidable, Lin Yun unleashed all his techniques in a thrilling battle.
As Lin Yun pushed harder, Emperor Huoyun incrementally increased his strength, always keeping it just above Lin Yun’s level to create pressure, fostering growth through combat.
